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Fall Spiced Leslie Rosé Sangria for a Crisp Happy Hour

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023Wine By Marisa Murray

As we ease into autumn in Napa Valley, we’re still happily sipping on Leslie Rosé, a beautiful wine that proves to be a year-round indulgence. This wine is as whimsical as it is complex and serious, making it the perfect wine to bridge the gap between warm summer days to a refreshing, crisp fall. For those crisp, cool happy hours this season, combine your favorite autumnal fruit such as apples, pomegranate, and cranberry with cinnamon, apple cider, and brandy to deliciously capture the layered flavors of Frank Family’s Leslie Rosé. Makes 1 pitcher, serves 6-8.

1 bottleFrank Family Leslie Rosé
½ cupapple cider
¼ cupbrandy
4 eachcinnamon sticks, plus extra for garnish
3 eachapples, cored, quartered, and thickly sliced
1 cuppomegranate seeds
1 cupfresh cranberries for garnish
  1. In a small saucepan, simmer cinnamon sticks and apple cider for 10 minutes and allow to cool completely. Transfer infused cider to a pitcher.
  2. Add brandy, Leslie Rosé, sliced apples, and pomegranate seeds, stir to combine and allow the fruit to marinade in the fridge for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  3. To serve, fill the pitcher with ice and divide into glasses with plenty of fruit. Top with fresh cranberries and a cinnamon stick and enjoy!

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About Marisa Murray

Marisa Murray is the lead writer and editor for the Frank Family blog and magazine. As the winery’s Brand Manager, she holds an MBA in Wine Marketing and Management from the Bordeaux International Wine Institute as well as a WSET III certification. Marisa is also an avid photographer, passionate traveler, and published writer.

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